What were the people living on the Fylde Coast up to back in 1981? We’ve dug through the archives to find the best pictures of life in the region. Do you remember any of these events? Or recognise anyone? Let us know. READ MORE: Pictures from 1980. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Look back at 2010. MORE MEMORIES: Photos going back to 2009
1. Fylde Coast in 1981
A party of bingo barmy Britons set off on a gambler's trip of a lifetime. Their mission... to make Monte Carlo go bust! The group all set off from Morecambe's Granada bingo club for a six day trip Photo: Archive
2. Fylde Coast in 1981
Popular caretaker George Harvey at Freckleton CE School retiring after 30 years on the job there Photo: Archive
3. Fylde Coast in 1981
The Duke of Atholl (centre) chairman of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, pictured meeting the men of Lytham lifeboat, on a visit to their boathouse Photo: Archive
4. Fylde Coast in 1981
King Edward VIII School played host to five under 13 seven-a-side rugby teams, who were competing for the Nora Lipsomb Memories Trophy. King Edward School, Lytham, runners-up to Hutton Grammar School in the tournament held at the school. Pictured (left to right): Front DK Crispin, NR Barclay, TW Kelly, JC Pond. Back: ATW Robinson, AG Salisbury, A Towner, ICW Ball, MP Mullarkey Photo: Archive
5. Fylde Coast in 1981
Members of Winmarleigh Young Farmers' Club who took part in a 30 hour non-stop ploughing marathon attempt to raise £1,000 for a guide dog. In front are trainee guide dog Quince and the club's pet lamb Joe Photo: Archive
6. Fylde Coast in 1981
A 230-year-old candelabra stolen from St Helens Church was bound for Australia when detectives found it. The rare antique was returned to St Helens Church, in Churchtown for the Rev John Finch to identify it Photo: Archive